Pathways Academy Partners
| Internal Partners: | External Partners: |
| • Cancer Institute • College of Health Professions • College of Pharmacy • College of Public Health • Culinary Medicine • Psychiatric Research Institute • Regional Programs • Translational Research | • AR Food Bank • AR Career Pathways Initiative • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central AR • U of A Cooperative Extension Services • USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services • USHER’s New Look Foundation |
UAMS Pathways Program Information
Junior STEM Academy (K-5th grade) This program is designed to immerse our young scholars in a world of science that focuses on health (STEM-H) while incorporating technology, engineering, and mathematics. The Academy uses a combination of effective teaching pedagogies to design a culturally responsive and holistic curriculum. In addition to STEM-H, we integrate concepts relating to mental health/wellness such as cyber-bulling or emotional intelligence.
Senior STEM Academy (6th -8th grade) Scholars are immersed in a world of science that focuses on health (STEM-H) while incorporating technology, engineering, and mathematics. Summer intensive uses a combination of effective teaching pedagogies to design a culturally responsive and holistic curriculum. Scholars will participate in Argumentative Inquiry Labs, Community Science Academy, and Project Based learning while being exposed to STEM-Health Careers.
RAMP-UP (9th-12th grade) A year long program that facilitates a successful academic pipeline for scholars who have strong interests in healthcare professions. This academy was created to ensure a smooth transition from secondary education to collegiate academics. It provides scholars the opportunities for growth and development in Medical Professions/STEM careers by utilizing hands on experience, engaging in research, community science and engineering activities, ACT Prep, and interacting with STEM-Health Professionals.
Student Athlete STEM Academy (SASA Grades 9-12) A program designed to facilitate collaborative efforts of medical professions and athletic scholars. This program will allow for scholars who have strong interests in healthcare professions and athletics to be able to do both. The program is a springboard for athletic scholars who would not ordinarily have opportunities for growth and development to pursue Medical Professions/STEM careers.
Pathways Academy Expectation Goals
- Enhance educational opportunities for underrepresented and low-income students.
- Close the education achievement gap for program participants.
- Improve critical thinking skills and creativity.
- Intensify exposure to cutting edge, biomedical, public health research, translational research.
- Provide preparation for successful application to and matriculation in schools emphasizing careers in the health professions.
- Provide mentorship and coaching to guide students in their career path and life journey.
Pathways Academy 2023 Summer Camps
| Pathways Academy Site | Pathways Academy Program | Intensive Camp Dates |
| Little Rock | Junior Stem Academy (K-5th) Senior STEM Academy (6th-8th) RAMP-UP (9th-12th) Student Athlete STEM Academy (9th-12th) | July 10 – 24, 2023, 7:30 – 4:00 July 10 – 24, 2023, 7:30 – 4:00 June 19-30, 2023, 9:00 – 3:00 TBD 2023 |
| Pine Bluff | Senior STEM Academy (6th-8th) RAMP-UP (9th-12th) | TBD 2023 June 12-23, 2023, TDB |
| Hot Springs | Junior Stem Academy (K-5th) | June 5- 16, 2023, 7:30 -3:30 |
| Springdale | Junior Stem Academy (K-5th) | June 5- 16, 2023, 7:30 – 3:30 |
| Jonesboro | RAMP-UP (9th-12th) | TBD 2023 |
El Dorado/Camden: Junior STEM (K-5th)
Helena/West Helena: Junior STEM (K-5th)
Texarkana/Arkadelphia: Junior STEM K-5th
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